![]() ![]() When the emperor sends his assistant to seek out the best potter in the land, Tree-ear is determined that his teacher’s talent is recognized. Set in twelfth-century Korea, Tree-ear begins working for a potter named Min, who is known for his master skill and attention to detail. ![]() However, Min only assigns him boring tasks like hauling clay from the river and filtering it over and over again, and won’t let Tree-ear near the pottery wheel. The Newbery Award winning book A Single Shard is about a boy named Tree-ear, who was orphaned at a young age and taken in by a one legged man named Crane-man. Set in twelfth century Korea and brimming in historical detail and authentic information about the ancient potter’s craft, A Single Shard is an engaging adventure with realistic characters that face physical and ethical challenges with integrity and valiant effort.Īn orphan named Tree-ear becomes apprenticed to the best potter in his village, and dreams of the day he will be able to make beautiful pottery like Min. ![]()
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